Re: Windows XP Home Edition

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From: Rock (rock_at_comcast.nospam.net)
Date: 10/21/04 

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:48:58 -0700

Rebecca Chen [MSFT] wrote:

> Also check the key permission of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, check if
> Administrators is listed in the Group and User name list.
>
> Use the following steps to install SP2 in Safe Mode:
> Step 1: Download the full installation package from the link below
>
> Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/5/165b076b-aaa9-443d-84f0-73cf11f
> dcdf8/Wi
> ndowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
>
> Step 2: Log onto the computer in Safe Mode
>
> 1. Restart the computer.
> 2. Keep pressing the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu appears.
> 3. Choose Safe Mode, and press Enter.
> 4. Run the computer in Safe Mode.
>
> Step 3: Install SP2 in Safe Mode
>
> If the issue persists, use the steps below to transfer ownership for the
> Windows folder
>
> 1. Open My Computer and open the C drive.
> 2. Right-click on the Windows folder and choose Properties.
>
> Note: I am assuming your Windows XP is installed on the C:\Windows folder.
>
> 3. Choose the Security tab and see if Administrators is listed in the Group
> and User name list. If not, please click the Add button and type
> "Administrators" in the open window and click OK to add this group.
> 4. Highlight Administrators and check on Full Control under Accept.
> 5. Click the Advanced button and choose the Owner tab.
> 6. Highlight the Administrators user group in the list and mark the check
> box before Replace owner on subcontainers and objects.
> 7. Click OK to save changes and wait for Windows XP to transfer the
> ownership of
> all the objects on the partition.
> 8. Click OK again to save changes and exit Properties window.
>
> If the issue persists, please send Svcpack.log to me (v-rebc@microsoft.com)
> for research.
>
> Any update, let us get in touch!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rebecca Chen
>
> MCSE2000 MCDBA CCNA
>
>
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Rebecca, you're still not quoting the original poster.

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